We discuss everything from how Persian handmade carpets are made
to cleaning them and restoring them from bad stains and conditions.
He’ll also share with us how to choose the best type of carpet
fabric for residential as well as commercial use.

[0:22-0:44] Intro: Today we are joined by
carpet expert Haim Shemesh.

[0:44-1:23] Tell us about yourself? I’m 42
years old. I came to U.S 18 years ago when I came to study acting,
but ended up getting involved in the rug business and got
fascinated by the oriental Persian handmade rugs.

[1:23-1:35] How long have you been in the rug
business? Since 2003. I took a few years off then got back in 2006
which makes it 12 years.

[1:35-2:06] Tell us more about your fascination
with the art and symbols in different regions and countries in the
rug industry? It’s interesting to see the difference in the way
they weave the symbols with different elements and technics as well
as how they take care of them.

[2:06-4:42] How delicate are the rugs to clean?
Persian handmade rugs are very delicate and need special soaps to
wash them otherwise using regular ones may cause bleeding of the
colors thus destroying the rug.

[4:42-6:10] what are the price ranges for
carpet cleaning and caring? The prices are dependent on the
condition of the rug. Some need more time and attention than
others, but for a regular standard wash prices start from 150
dollar onwards.

[6:10-6:56] Do you do offers cleaning services
to people outside Brooklyn since your based here? Yes we do. We
have a pick-up and delivery service to clients around areas such as
Queens, Hamptons, and long island, and for those far away we accept
shipping.

[6:56-8:09] Do you also clean regular carpets?
Yes. As a company, we don't only clean fancy Persian carpets, we
also clean different types of carpets and do upholstery as
well.

[8:33-10:39] What kind of chemicals do you use
to clean the carpets? We use soaps and not chemicals that are green
seal approved and that have a low pH value. This ensures that the
carpet or rug maintains its color and texture after been
cleaned.

[10:39-11:59] What’s the difference between
residential and commercial clients? Residential clients are more
sensitive to their carpets and rugs because they are more valuable
compared to commercial ones.

[11:59-14:00] Who are some of your most famous
client and places you’ve gone? One of the places I enjoyed the most
was a church in Brooklyn where the Father had tapestry and rugs
that I saw he really loved and had become quite dirty; that was an
honor for me to do for him. Another one was Alec Baldwin who had a
banana silk rug that was stained and after cleaning it, he wrote a
review back to us and allowed me to post it on our website.

[14:00-16:15] What are some of the things to
look for when buying a normal residential carpet? For a wall to
wall, synthetic or plashet are the best but also keep in mind the
color because some stain easily such as white and off-white. As for
aerial rugs, choosing one that has been made from one fabric such
as wool is the best when I comes to cleaning. For example, sisal
rugs do not absorb the drying process very well and tend to leave
water marks when they dry. Others to avoid are the overdyed rugs
because once they are washed the colors fade off.

[16:15-16:45] What specials do you have for our
listens here in the North east? At the moment we have a 50 dollar
coupon and 10% off for new customers. We run promotions now and
again too.

[17:38-18-24] How important are the customer’s
reviews? It’s important for us because we want to know that we made
our clients happy with the work we’ve done.

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